A/HRC/13/10 72. The United States of America raised questions concerning the overcrowding conditions in prisons and detention centres, and the completion of investigations of deaths in custody. It asked how Portugal addressed the physical abuse of inmates by prison guards in the implementation of the 2004 guidelines and law to reform prisons. It acknowledged the establishment of a Plan for the Elimination of Exploitation of Child Labour in 2004, enquiring about measures taken to reduce the number of working children in urban informal sectors. It made recommendations. 73. While commending Portugal’s efforts to achieve gender equality and the advancement of women, the Republic of Korea noted concerns regarding domestic violence against women and girls. It also noted that they were still exposed to discrimination and human trafficking, asking about measures to address these issues. It noted reports of illtreatment and discriminatory conduct by law enforcement officials against vulnerable groups, such as immigrants, refugees and ethnic minorities. It made recommendations. 74. Norway asked about plans to include civil society actors in the follow-up process to the universal periodic review. Norway welcomed the third National Plan against Domestic Violence and the 2007 revision of the Criminal Code, while noting that challenges still existed. Norway noted the high number of deaths among women due to domestic violence and expressed concern on the increasing number of women and children reporting domestic violence. Norway noted that women within the Roma minority were particularly vulnerable. Norway welcomed measures taken to improve the situation in local prisons, while expressing concern about the number of reports of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment in penitentiaries. Norway made recommendations. 75. Argentina noted the discrimination against vulnerable groups, including some Roma women seeking asylum and migrants, the disproportionate use of force by the police, and child prostitution and child pornography. Argentina made recommendations. 76. Mauritius appreciated insightful explanations on the issue of domestic violence and violence against women. Mauritius made recommendations regarding the ratification of OP-CAT and the situation relating to racial discrimination against specific groups of people. 77. Bulgaria noted Portugal’s institutional framework to protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all citizens. Bulgaria appreciated the special emphasis placed on violence against women, particularly domestic violence. Bulgaria made a recommendation. 78. Nigeria noted Portugal’s awareness of reports that immigrants and ethnic minorities suffer racial discrimination in access to employment, wages, shops, housing, and healthcare, requesting information on how the Government tackles this phenomenon. Nigeria welcomed efforts in dealing with the increased number of migrants since the 1990s, while expressing concern on complaints of inappropriate reception by officers of the Foreigners and Borders Service and delays in processing their cases. Nigeria made recommendations. 79. Ghana commended on the inclusion of a gender perspective in measures taken to strengthen the enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, and efforts to include the participation of immigrants in the development of immigration policies. Ghana noted complaints of racial discrimination against immigrants and ethnic minorities in access to employment, wage equality, access to loans, housing and health care. Ghana made recommendations. 80. South Africa noted that the justiciability of economic, social and cultural rights was recognized and the strategies to ensure enjoyment of these rights. It enquired about plans aimed at facilitating better access to social services by the Roma. It asked whether foreign 12